Lee Miller

1953 - 2022

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Lee Miller, 69, of Kalona, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital. His body has been cremated and a memorial celebration of life was held Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. A memorial fund has been established for the Iowa Donor Network.

Lee Miller was born Oct. 13, 1953, the son of Albert C. and Mary V. (Yoder) Miller.  He attended Washington Township school and was self-employed as a mechanic and handyman.

Lee was united in marriage to Judy Fairbrother in Clarion, Iowa, in 1976. He enjoyed shooting pool, working on projects in the neighborhood, fishing and playing with the grandkids. Lee was an avid Hawkeye and Cub fan.

Survivors include his wife: Judy of Kalona; two daughters:  Jodie (Greg) Mesa of Monument, Colo. and Jennie (Andrew) Shalla of North Liberty; six grandchildren: Briana, Christian, Wyatt, Danica, Anthony and Caleb; six siblings: Wes (Connie) Miller, Ernie Miller, David (Joyce) Miller, Eldora (Wayne) Miller, Carol (Nathan) Gingerich, and Lola (Steve) Wengerd; sister-in-law: Cheryl Miller, and companion Rubie.

Preceding Lee in death were his parents; two brothers: Duane and Ken; a stillborn sister; and a sister-in-law: Edie Miller.